Ireland Under-20 Team (sponsored by PwC) to Play Wales-20

30 January 2013 11:27am

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ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE IRFU The Ireland Under-20 team (Sponsored by PwC) has been named today by Head Coach Mike Ruddock for this Friday's opening game in the Under-20 RBS Six Nations Championship against Wales, at Eirias, Colwyn Bay.

Ruddock has named a new look side with just two players from last year's squad included in the starting XV - full back Stuart Olding and scrum half Luke McGrath who will also captain the side.

Speaking ahead of the game, Ruddock said

"The Panel have prepared well and have had some good results in our warm up matches."

After losing their Under-20s Six Nations crown to England Under-20s in a thrilling final round, France Under-20s lock Tristan Labouteley insists his side will be out for revenge at this year's Junior World Championship.